Spanish School 4kids
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77008 · Texas operation #1755559
Record summary
3 high-risk · 9 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 2 assessments); last inspection Sep 17, 2026.
0 of 9 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 215 W 23rd St, Houston, TX 77008
- Phone
- (713) 393-7197
- Website
- spainshschool4kids.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 6, 2023
- Director
- Abigail Moran
- Programs
- School Age Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Sep 17, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 4, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed to leave a clasroom to open the front door, leaving the children unsupervised.
Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified by the state Sep 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.
State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"
Inspector's note: Four out of four children records reviewed was missing the authorization for medial attention.
Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified by the state Sep 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 7, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 29, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: A window-mounted air conditioner can pose a danger to children in a playground area because it could become dislodged and fall, or the unit could be improperly secured and fall, and its internal components, such as the fan, are a hazard.
Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 10, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
State rule 746.4603(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings"
Inspector's note: A prohibited playground equipment item was observed on the operations outdoor playground.
Corrected Oct 15, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 4, 2025: Inspection
4 citations.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified by the state Sep 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: The operation should not have broken play equipment, exposed sharp edges, or nails accessible to children.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025, verified by the state Sep 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: 4 out of 6 children did not have the required emergency contact information on file.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025, verified by the state Oct 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Stationary play equipment must have a clear 'use zone' around it, measured as the rules require.
State rule 746.4803 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment"
Inspector's note: An outdoor playground stationary equipment does not have a use zone 6ft all around.
Corrected Dec 11, 2025, verified by the state Dec 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 21, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified by the state Jan 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 3 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Spanish School 4kids on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1755559.
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